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RESEARCH & INSIGHTS

Racial Inequities in Access to Credit

In this piece, we peel one layer deeper and explore the financial market disparities fueling the persistent racial wealth gap.

Racial Inequities in Housing Affordability

Racial disparities observed in homeownership also have a residual effect on housing affordability more generally.

Racial Inequities in Household Wealth

There are several ways to measure the racial wealth gap, but household wealth reflects economic effects on current and future generations.

HUD Takes Aim at Racial Inequities in Housing With New Fair Housing Rules

With HUD's new fair housing rules, US policy takes a significant step toward dismantling longstanding racial disparities in housing.

FOMC Members Are Starting to Agree More, and They Expect Higher Long-run Interest Rates

Tucked away into recent FOMC economic projections is a subtle shift in where and when policymakers expect long-term interest rates to land.

Personal Inflation Rates Stand 2.3 Percentage Points Higher for Renters than Homeowners

While headline CPI describes economy-wide inflation, personal inflation rates can look much different depending on if you rent or own a home

Differences in Renter-Homeowner Personal Inflation Rates Reach a Record High

While both renters and homeowners are still experiencing higher-than-average inflation, the spread between the two has never been wider.

Consumer Confidence Data is Sending Mixed Signals

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Survey dropped for the second consecutive month in November, but underneath is a mixed reality.

Affordability Concerns Heightened Amid Rent Inflation, Economic Uncertainty

Residential rents have risen substantially as inflation surged for other essential items like food and gas, raising the importance of housin